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Subject:Re: Images of South African van on website
From:Andrew Grebneff
Date:Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:25:53 +1300

> So is the engine lid higher to accomodate the CIS plumbing? It looks
> like the engine itself is mounted at 50*.

Yes, the intake is just below hatch level. Shame... a lower deck (ie
German) would've been better.

> Is it?

I haven't measured the angle, but that sounds about right.

> Is the orange looking stuff dust or rust?

Both! It looks like it had coolant leaks at some stage.

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